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Can someone that’s absolutely not involved in a DVO case write a letter to the judge about our case? I’m the petitioner. Like my exes mother of his children is trying to write a statement and his mother hates me and is trying to do the same. Is that even legal?
answered on Jun 9, 2023
I do not practice law in Kentucky. Generally, courts do not accept letters from people purporting to be witnesses. The only way to present evidence to a court is either as an exhibit attached to a motion or to properly introduce it at a hearing or trial, in accordance with your state's Rules... View More 
What does this mean exactly? Can I as the victim get in trouble for not showing up to a court date? I just put in a motion for a violation. What happens if I do not go?
answered on Jun 8, 2023
It means a person who brings a dv claim cannot be held in contempt for later failing to appear in court and prosecute that claim.
If you were arrested in 2020 and signed an plea to be release, if possible can the charges be dismissed
answered on Jun 7, 2023
Highly unlikely. Much better bet to expunge it after 5 years.
answered on May 30, 2023
Friends, family, lending institution, etc. once obtained, take to Circuit CourtvCletk or jail to post
My boyfriend is in jail for domestic violence we go on the 7th for an epo that I will be dropping ur has other charges that can up during the violence and past felony convictions
answered on May 30, 2023
You cannot post a bond without saving to pay unless it is an unsecured bond.
Wife filed a DVO four months ago.
And decided to tell me she wants me back home and doesn’t want to divorce. We have a newborn together as well. She brought me home recently in the hopes it would be amended.
Turns out judge said no.
Can there ever be a random search for... View More
answered on May 1, 2023
You are violating the DVO by returning home before it is amended. If anyone reports it or if the police are called and find you there, you will likely be arrested and charged with violating the dvo. You should go somewhere else to stay, hire a lawyer to get the dvo amended, and not have any... View More
1 officer let himself into my home through 2 doors & a flight of stairs! I had called 911 & hung up to scare my husband.
The cop opened my front door & chased my husband down. I stood there in shock. A few minutes later, another officer arrived & told me to put my dog up so... View More
answered on Apr 12, 2023
Hire the best criminal defense attorney for your husband that you can find.
answered on Apr 5, 2023
Possibly. You need to get that charge dismissed if at all possible.
Victim has been with the guy since he got out of jail after telling judge she was scared of him. The guy violated the dvo,not really they were living together and she lied and said he was picking up kid. When he was put in jail that time she accepted calls from jail and put money on his books. And... View More
I live in Kentucky
answered on Feb 27, 2023
No. Whether to prosecute or dismiss the charges is solely up to the prosecutor.
Will this help me in my DVO case?
answered on Feb 23, 2023
If you are the one with the EPO charges against you, you are not allowed to have any contact with her. If you have contact you could be charged with violating an EPO and be arrested on a new criminal charge. She is not under any restrictions. She does not have an EPO against her from what you are... View More
It was verbal threats only, and smashing an Apple Watch.
answered on Feb 18, 2023
That still can be domestic violence. Usually, the court will consider the petitioners request.
What can I do to get this dismissed? She states it's because I have key to our apartment (no guns or really anything inside, my stuff was emptied out of it). When the attempt happened, her family took my key and never gave it back. The leasing office gave me the key back since I paid rent and... View More
answered on Feb 7, 2023
Should be able to, yes, unless you’ve been convicted of other crimes in the interim.
Wife filed EPO, while I was at work. Spoke of past rage issues of mine where authorities were called and she left to take a breather and come back. Still no charges. She contacted me while I was in the hospital over the last week. But said I could not call back. Refered to me as her husband still.... View More
answered on Feb 6, 2023
Hire a divorce lawyer immediately and begin the process immediately.
Victim was the one that police came in on and because the detective didn’t get what me wanted from me he turned to my boyfriend and had him arrest 3 months after the fact. The Sheriff’s that came was confused over it and, supposedly the warrant wasn’t signed by a judge either. He spent 78... View More
answered on Dec 11, 2022
An arrest can be made by police in a domestic case based on probable cause determined by the officer. He does not have to witness it or be present. An arrest may also be made upon a warrant issued upon a sworn statement of the police or private citizen. Consult a criminal defense lawyer near you... View More
While in court I understand the two parties will use evidence against each other, what should the victim look out for? How could the abuser turn the story?
answered on Dec 5, 2022
The abuser can attempt to file charges but typically the charges are not accepted by the County Attorney if they are the second one to file.
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